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Omar Elwafaii

Omar Elwafaii

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Journalist and Senior Digital Producer, CGTN America

Washington, D.C., United States

Biography

Award-winning journalist, photographer, videographer & editor based in Washington, D.C. As a senior producer, Omar has a proven track record of creating highly viral content, producing and presenting on-air & digital packages, and writing in-depth articles. Omar is a highly skilled video editor and on-screen presenter who can write, shoot, and edit his own packages in the field or studio. Mr. Elwafaii currently leads a team of highly skilled journalists and producers at a major international news agency in Washington, D.C.

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Content

Total articles 241

  • Chinese-built deepwater port in Peru aims to connect Chancay to Shanghai

    By Omar Elwafaii Verified| CGTN America Verified Published November 16, 2024 at 5:52 PM The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping for the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting neatly combined with the inauguration of a massive Chinese-built deepwater port north of Chancay, 80 kilometers north of the Peruvian capital Lima, from where Dan Collyns reports. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly newsletter,

    By Omar Elwafaii Verified · CGTN America

    Nov. 16, 2024

  • Journalists from China and U.S meet in DC to enhance cooperation

    By Omar Elwafaii Verified| CGTN America Verified Journalists from China and the U.S. are coming together to enhance communication and cooperation here in Washington, D.C.With a focus on fostering understanding and sharing perspectives, the forum aims to address key issues in economic and business reporting, particularly in light of China-U.S. relations as a new administration takes power in the U.S. next January. Wang Xiaozhou has more. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly newsletter,

    By Omar Elwafaii Verified · CGTN America

    Nov. 16, 2024

  • How is a U.S. president impeached?

    By Omar Elwafaii Verified| CGTN Verified The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to move forward with a resolution to continue formally investigating President Joe Biden for possible crimes that could lead to articles of impeachment. But what exactly is the process of impeaching the president? Here are all the steps it takes, and FYI, the House vote completed step 2. For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The China Report.

    By Omar Elwafaii Verified · CGTN

    Dec. 14, 2023

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Company Info

CGTN America

CGTN America is the Washington, D.C.-based news bureau of China Global Television Network (CGTN), which is a state-run international media organization under China Central Television (CCTV). Established in 2012, CGTN America is part of a global network that includes production centers in Beijing, Nairobi, and London. It produces news content for CGTN’s 24-hour English-language channel, which is broadcast in over 100 countries, including the U.S. The bureau focuses on Americas-centered reports, documentaries, and analysis, emphasizing objective reporting and cross-cultural communication. It distributes content through TV broadcasts, digital platforms, and social media, targeting English-speaking audiences. CGTN America collaborates with its teams in Nairobi and Beijing to provide continuous news coverage on various topics, including politics, business, and culture. The organization aims to promote China's perspective internationally while engaging with a global audience.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Founded: 2012